Environmental Health Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is hiring an EHS Advisor for a Fixed Term Contract focused on improving risk assessment and implementing EHS strategies at their Pirbright site. This is a fully on-site role requiring a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of EHS regulations, time management abilities, and a positive attitude. Join a top employer recognized for excellent HR practices.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of EHS/BSY regulations and legal framework.
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and recommendations to ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation.
• Participate in the creation of EHS/BSY documentation.
• Ensure all incidents, near misses, and accidents are recorded.

Skills

Good spoken and written communication skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Knowledge of EHS regulations

Problem solving ability

Organisational skills

Hazard observation skills

Ability to deliver training

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are hiring an EHS Advisor on a Fixed Term Contract focusing on a Risk Assessment improvement and development project. You will support and contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Biosafety (BSY) and Bio-security strategies, procedures and initiatives across the Pirbright site to deliver proactive EHS, Biosafety and Bio-security behaviours and enable employees to work in a compliant way, within an environment that demands strict regulatory and corporate requirements and awareness.

This is a fully site-based role based in Pirbright on a Fixed Term Contract ending 31 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and recommendations to employees on matters of EHS to ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation and Corporate Requirements
• Participate in the creation, development and maintenance of EHS/BSY documentation such as SOPs and Risk assessments
• Ensure all incidents, near misses and accidents are recorded, investigated and filed
• Undertake EHS inspections/BSY audits in agreed locations
• Support priority projects as assigned
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Pirbright site incident response and crisis management processes
• Conduct periodic validation of fumigation locks at the Pirbright site
• Participate in Global EHS audits and Regulatory (HSE or Environment Agency) visits
• Support the follow up and close out of identified actions from investigations, risk assessments, inspections and audits

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Able to use computer systems e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule
• Demonstrates a positive 'can do' attitude, building relationships and upholding processes and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of EHS/BSY regulations and legal framework
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies
• Logical thinking and problem solving ability
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good hazard observation skills
• Ability to deliver training on EHS/BSY topics

Why this is a great place to work

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: Boehringer Ingelheim tops employer site.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at boehringer-ingelheim.com